Now Fitbit does not only measure footsteps or manage physical health, it has electrodermal activity (EDA) sensors, an electrocardiogram app, a heart rate tracker, and wrist temperature sensors that monitor your emotions. This emotion-sensing technology performs complicated tasks like analyzing and monitoring behavior patterns, actions, facial expressions, voice intonations, and body language.
Emotion sensing tech, a new place to invest by startups
Startups are starting to invest in products that use biometric, such as speech, facial expressions, heart rate, and mood.
| Noteworthy companies in emotion-sensing technology |
Apple is working with UCA to develop the iPhone sensor that can diagnose depression and cognitive decline. Amazon Halo Health tracking bracelet includes the tone feature which analyzes energy and positivity. Meta’s upcoming VR Headset Cambria can sense emotion and transmit it in “Metaverse.” Sentio Solutions improves mental well-being by monitoring the emotional state. Their products feel emotion sensors, feel mobile apps, feel providers, and educational material. Upmood, live emotion detection wearable and app. It combines emotional monitoring with social networking experience. EmotiBit captures high-quality emotional physiological and movement data. It gives wireless data streaming to any platform and direct data recording to the built-in SD Card. Spire Health raised $38 Million. They monitor breathing patterns to determine tension, calm, or focus. Sonde Health voice-based tech can warn of early-stage depression, detect triggers, and behavioral patterns. It launched Sonde Mental fitness in October 2021. Reflecting innovation, the Israel-based start-up tracks user stress and emotional state. Early in 2021, they have managed to secure $3 Million in seed. |
Fitbit Sense, the emotion-sensing wearable
Track your anxiety and stress with Fitbit Sense advanced health smartwatch. This innovative sensor tracks health metrics from its ECG function, checks on the sleep cycle, and helps manage stress levels. Also, you get access to 6 months of FREE Fitbit premium membership and a daily reading score. The combined on-device and in-app experience wearable give insights into the body. The best part is it prompts users to reflect on their emotions, log in their moods, and do meditation.
How does it work? It’s simple! you just need to hold your finger on the corner of the stainless steel ring around the watch for 30 seconds and the reading can be downloaded to your phone via the Fitbit app or can be shared with the doctor.
Why does emotional sensing Fitbit seem promising?
- Firstly, emotion-sensing technology helps users to manage stress, adopt a healthier and productive lifestyle.
- Secondly, monitor the user’s mental and other health conditions.
- Emotion-sensing technology has a huge influence on people in need of care to receive timely assistance and support.
Fig- Emotion sensor influence over healthcare
An emotion sensor is a boon for individuals with high-performance lifestyles. As the wearable integrated into a comprehensive platform detects the level of stress and anxiety, suggests changes. Also, the question of accuracy arises. As the technology is still at its early stage the Data privacy and usage must be improved.
